hormones Flashcards
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anterior pituitary hormones
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ACTH, LH, FSH, GH, TSH, PRL
2
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ACTH
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Controls production and secretion of glucocorticoids
3
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TSH
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
Stimulates synthesis and secretion of T3 and T4 in thyroid follicles
4
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Gonadotropins
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Consists of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
5
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Luteinizing hormone
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Promotes secretion of estrogen and progesterone, controls ovulation
6
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FSH hormone
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Initiates formation of follicles within the ovary
7
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PRL
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Initiates and maintains milk secretions by the mammary glands
Mostly under inhibitory control
8
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GH
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Promotes synthesis and secretion of IGFs which stimulate general body growth
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